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Morris found guilty in Greenville murder

By Scott Harvey

Greenville – A jury finds Andreas Tearri Morris guilty of murder Wednesday, taking just 90 minutes to return the verdict.

Morris, of Greenville, had been accused of killing 18 year-old Cordarien Marquel Kelly, also of Greenville, in July 2007. Kelly was found shot several times in the 1800 block of Wellington Street and pronounced dead at the scene.

A punishment hearing for Morris is set for Thursday, July 11. He is facing from 5 to 99 years to life in prison with a fine not to exceed $10,000.

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